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Liang He

Liang He

Assistant Professor - Computer Science
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Professional Preparation

Ph.D. - Computer Science & Enigneering
University of Washington - 2022
M.S. - Computational Design
Carnegie Mellon University - 2015
M.S. - Computer Science and Technology
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences - 2013
B.S. - Software Engineering
Beihang University - 2010

Research Areas

My research interests in human-computer interaction (HCI) include digital fabrication, tactile and haptic interfaces, tangible interaction, accessibility, and intelligent & creative tools. I develop enabling tools, techniques, and devices that mediate and enhance human interaction with physical and virtual objects and environments. My work has been published in top HCI/UbiComp venues, such as ACM CHI, UIST, IMWUT, TEI, and ASSETS, with awards.

Publications

“I Want to Use Technology to Help Farmers in the Future”: Enhancing Children’s Understanding of Farming through Tangible User Interfaces and Embodied Interaction 2025 - Conference Paper
Computational Tailor-Making for Personalized, Shape-changing, and Sustainable Fabrics 2025 - Conference Paper
Fluxable: A Tool for Making 3D Printable Sensors and Actuators 2024 - Conference Paper
Towards Rapid Fabrication of Custom Tactile Surface Indicators for Indoor Navigation 2024 - Conference Paper
3D Printing Shape-Changing Devices with Inductive Sensing 2024 - Conference Paper
MobiPrint: A Mobile 3D Printer for Environment-Scale Design and Fabrication 2024 - Conference Paper
Understanding the Experiences, Challenges, and Needs of Dementia Caregivers in the Indian Subcontinent 2023 - Conference Paper
Demonstration of 3D Printed Magnetophoretic Displays 2023 - Conference Paper

Awards

Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, IMWUT [2025]
UIST 2024 Jury Best Poster Award - ACM UIST [2024]
IPAI Postdoctoral Research Award - Purdue University [2024]
Purdue Polytechnic Institute Faculty Research Award - Purdue University [2024]
Special Recognitions for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI, ACM DIS [2024]
Special Recognitions for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI, ACM DIS, IMWUT [2023]
Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI [2022]
Bob Bandes Memorial Honorable Mention Student Teaching Award - University of Washington [2021]
Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST [2021]
Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI [2020]

Appointments

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
University of Texas at Dallas [2025–Present]
Assistant Professor of Interactive Media
Purdue University [2022–2025]